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2026 has just begun, but there are already plenty of exciting happenings worth pencilling into your calendar. Among them is a highly anticipated culinary showcase not to be missed by Hongkongers who have a profound love for exquisite Edomae-style sushi.
Chef Shinji Kanesaka will be returning to his namesake restaurant in Hong Kong this month for two days on January 23 and 24 only to demonstrate in person to an exclusive group of diners exactly why his restaurant in Japan is crowned with two Michelin stars and countless accolades. As one of Japan’s leading sushi artisans renowned for his dedication to time-honoured techniques, chef Kanesaka launched Kanesaka Hong Kong in partnership with Lai Sun Dining in autumn 2023 at CCB Tower in Central.
On a normal day-to-day basis, Kanesaka Hong Kong is minded by head chef Seiji Taniguchi, who trained under chef Kanesaka’s protégé, Kikuchi Shunsuke, so this will be a rare opportunity to indulge in nigiri sushi crafted by the acclaimed master himself.
Omakase sushi is wholly dependent on the freshest catches of the day and available seasonal offerings, but to give you an idea of what you could expect from chef Kanesaka’s two-day stint in town, the regular lunch omakase menu features selections such as fatty tuna, horse mackerel, sea urchin, and baby sea bream, while the dinner nigiri menu favours amberjack, lean tuna, tiger prawn, salmon roe, sea eel, medium fatty tuna, and much more. Japanese snow crab has also been mentioned as an ingredient that will feature in chef Kanesaka’s special menu, so that’s something to look forward to.
His flagship restaurant, Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo’s Ginza, holds two Michelin stars and is recognised for its high level of culinary excellence. Likewise, his London outpost, at the Dorchester Collection’s 45 Park Lane hotel, was awarded one Michelin star in 2024. Will Kanesaka Hong Kong be next in line for a similar accolade?
As expected, seating is extremely limited on both January 23 and 24, so advance bookings are a must. Lunch is from 12pm to 3pm, priced at $3,980 per person. Dinner is divided into two seatings – the first from 6pm to 8pm, the second from 8.30pm to close – and is also priced at $3,980 per person. Reservations can be made here.
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